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Confederate States of American (CSA) currency is unique in that it was not backed by any hard standard, but rather by a promise of repayment upon independence. Both coins and banknotes were created for the fledgling CSA. Banknotes were nicknamed greybacks, associated with the grey color of the South's military uniforms.

CSA currency existed in many forms: Confederacy-wide notes, state-issued notes, and private bank-issued notes. Several prototype coins were made both during and after the Civil War. In 1861, 12 to 14 original prototype copper-nickel pennies were minted. The dies used to mint these coins now reside in the Smithsonian Institute, although they were used to make commemorative coins after the Civil War. Additionally, four Confederate half-dollar coins were minted. All four survive to this day.

Today, CSA currency is very collectible due to the historical resonance of the American Civil War. Many bills and coins show signs of individual stories that reflect the turbulence of the time in a way that few other mediums can accomplish. While counterfeiting was popular due to the large number of different printings, there are many noteworthy and desirable counterfeits with quality equal to or even surpassing that of the officially released currency.


Quick Facts

  • The promissory nature of CSA currency echoes that of the United States Revolution when the colonies produced fiat currency
  • Many CSA banknote designs feature prominent contemporary and historical figures including a $50 bill featuring George Washington
  • An 1861 issue $100 note sold for just over $5,000 at a California auction in 2014. Several other rare notes sold at the same auction for $2,000 to $3,000

Recommended Items at Auction

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1862 Confederate States $100 Note, T-39 . Grades Select CU
Apr 23, 7:00 PM EDT
1862 Confederate States $100 Note, T-39 . Grades Select CU
by Key Date Coins
Est: $125- $250
$13011 Bids
1862 Confederate $100 note Civil War
May 18, 12:00 PM EDT
1862 Confederate $100 note Civil War
by Casper's Auctions
Est: $150- $175
$655 Bids
1864 $20 Confederate Note, T-67 . Grades Choice AU
Apr 23, 7:00 PM EDT
1864 $20 Confederate Note, T-67 . Grades Choice AU
by Key Date Coins
Est: $25- $100
$355 Bids
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Spectacular 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
May 11, 6:00 PM EDT
Spectacular 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
by Diederich Auction Gallery
Est: $0- $0
$603 Bids
1861 Confederate States Two Dollars Note Grades Choice AU/BU Slider
Apr 23, 7:00 PM EDT
1861 Confederate States Two Dollars Note Grades Choice AU/BU Slider
by Key Date Coins
Est: $25- $100
$102 Bids
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[CIVIL WAR] 1861 $10 Confederate Note (T10)
Apr 26, 9:00 AM EDT
[CIVIL WAR] 1861 $10 Confederate Note (T10)
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1001 Bid
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[CIVIL WAR] (4) Confederate Currency Notes, Incl. NC & Alabama Fractional
Apr 26, 9:00 AM EDT
[CIVIL WAR] (4) Confederate Currency Notes, Incl. NC & Alabama Fractional
by Fleischer's Auction House
Est: $250- $500
$1001 Bid
Charleston, South Carolina. Soldiers' Way-Side Home. 1864 $1. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
Apr 24, 9:00 AM PDT
Charleston, South Carolina. Soldiers' Way-Side Home. 1864 $1. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
by Stack's Bowers Galleries
Est: $500- $700
$201 Bid
CONFEDERATE BONDS (3)
May 04, 10:00 AM EDT
CONFEDERATE BONDS (3)
by Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Est: $100- $150
$501 Bid
1862 Confederate States Twenty Dollars Note Grades Select CU
Apr 24, 7:00 PM EDT
1862 Confederate States Twenty Dollars Note Grades Select CU
by Key Date Coins
Est: $50- $100
$51 Bid
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[2]1864 50C Confederate States Fractional Currency
Apr 22, 12:00 PM CDT
[2]1864 50C Confederate States Fractional Currency
by Gold Standard Auctions
Est: $60- $10,000
$551 Bid
VA. Confederate States of America, 1864, Issued Banknote Trio.
Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
VA. Confederate States of America, 1864, Issued Banknote Trio.
by Archives International Auctions, LLC
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
VA. Confederate States of America, $100, February 17, 1864, Issued Banknote Pair.
Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
VA. Confederate States of America, $100, February 17, 1864, Issued Banknote Pair.
by Archives International Auctions, LLC
Est: $130- $260
$601 Bid
1862 $2 CONFEDERATE NOTE
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1862 $2 CONFEDERATE NOTE
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $75- $95
$101 Bid
1864 $20 CONFED STATES OF AMERICA PMG 45
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1864 $20 CONFED STATES OF AMERICA PMG 45
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $120- $170
$100 Bids
1864 $5 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1864 $5 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $60- $120
$100 Bids
1862 $1 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1862 $1 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $65- $90
$100 Bids
1861 $10 CONFED STATES OF AMERICA T-26
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1861 $10 CONFED STATES OF AMERICA T-26
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $190- $230
$100 Bids
1862 $1 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1862 $1 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $32- $70
$100 Bids
1864 $10 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1864 $10 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $40- $50
$100 Bids
1861 $20 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1861 $20 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $50- $60
$100 Bids
1864 $20 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
1864 $20 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $40- $50
$100 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Confederate States of America Currency


Stack's Bowers Galleries

Stack's Bowers Galleries

Vintage Auctions

Vintage Auctions

Archives International Auctions, LLC

Archives International Auctions, LLC

Gold Standard Auctions

Gold Standard Auctions